Lockheed Martin
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK Salary: £53K - £57K p/a + BUPA, bonus and benefits Contract: 37.5 hours per week Option: 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs)
About the Role & Company
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a central hub in the wider Lockheed Martin Corporation, delivering technical solutions to both UK and international customers. The division operates across major business areas:
- Platform Integration
- Ground-Based Air Defence
- Special Projects
- Weapons engineering
The company fosters an exciting career path while prioritising a healthy work/life balance, including flexible working arrangements and the option to work a 4-day week (Mon-Thurs).
The Manufacturing Engineering Team
The Operations Engineering team provides end-to-end engineering support:
- Through product design, engineering build, and production lifecycle management
- Key functions span prototyping, build documentation, and post-product end-of-life support
- Focuses on cost reduction and yield improvement at all product lifecycle stages
Key Responsibilities
This key engineering role positions the successful candidate as the primary technical contact for manufacturing-related matters, ensuring:
- Skilled problem-solving, change management, and alignment with programme milestones
- Clear support for right-first-time quality standards and cost-efficient production
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Core Duties & Task Lead:
- Process Development
- Define and implement manufacturing processes, including sequence of operations, flow optimisation, and lean philosophies
- Create technical diagrams for equipment installation, material handling, and assembly layouts
- Production & Engineering Estimates
- Supply Basis of Estimates for operations across multiple technologies and disciplines
- Tooling & Documentation
- Identify new tooling/fixturing requirements
- Draft Technical Requirement Specifications and detailed process instructions
- Develop Manufacturing BOMs and routing plans to streamline production
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Provide support as part of Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission-Directed Work Team) meetings
- Contribute to technology roadmap improvements and capital plan requirements analysis
- Engage with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other departments
- Performance & Culture
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives through methodologies like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Conduct process reviews, documentation updates, and quality assurance activities
Key Requirements & Skills
- Technical Expertise:
- Comprehensive knowledge of detailed assembly processes (electro-mechanical, bonding)
- Proficiency in CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings
- Ability to analyze MRP systems and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) in SAP (or similar ERP)
- Industry Best Practices:
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement rigor
- Leadership Qualities:
- Drivers of cultural/process change, prioritising efficiency and high-adherence quality standards
- Bonus Attributes (°Not mandatory, but beneficial):
- Composite processing experience
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Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (UK-accredited) in a relevant discipline or equivalent done mixed education/industry experience
- 5 years professional experience + Bachelor’s or
- 3 years professional experience + Master’s degree
- Modeled under a career/journey-level classification (considered as intermediate-level professional).
Lockheed Martin's Approach to Inclusion & Diversity
At Lockheed Martin, we uphold equal employment opportunities, prioritising a workplace built on integrity, respect, and exceptional performance.
We actively seek to:
- Leverage diverse talent to drive innovation
- Scrutinise applicants’ preparedness (based on competencies) over strict criteria adherence
To encourage underrepresented candidates to apply, we are prepared to adjust recruitment processes as reasonable accommodations for duration or participation.
For adjustments to application/interview procedures, contact: recruitment@global.lmco.com Call 02392 415270
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